Monday, April 18, 2022
Issue No. 429
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2022
Season
And My Predictions
by Amaury Pi-Gonzalez
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Amaury Pi-Gonzales on Oct. 3, 2018,
A's vs. Yankees in the Wild Card
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The season is here, and even though we just had an abbreviated Spring Training and the CBA negotiations went deep into extra innings, this will be a full 162 games season. And that is great news. Of all other sports, baseball (without a doubt), offers the most fun when it comes to predictions. There are more games, more ups and downs, more drama and great surprises. So here we go!
AL West -- Houston Astros
The more I look at the Seattle Mariners, the more improvement I see all over their roster. I like what they are doing in "Rain City." They are already crowning rookie Julio Rodríguez as the new "J-Rod" and Rookie of the Year. But I have to go with the Houston Astros, although they lost Carlos Correa to the Minnesota Twins. Justin Verlander is returning to the mound and this is a veteran team, with a good skipper who keeps everybody happy and knows how to win in Dusty Baker. I would not be surprised if the Mariners win the division. The Oakland A's have a new look and it will be fun watching some of their recently acquired future stars, but they will not be in this race. They will play the role of spoilers. The last time the A's were in a postseason was in 2018. The Los Angeles Angels line-up (all healthy) might be the most dangerous in baseball, but since Adam and Eve, without pitching nobody has won anything. Noah Syndergaard, aka "Thor," left the Big Apple for the Big A. But the Angelinos need more from the mound. What a waste of a lineup it they do not win; Ohtani, Trout, Rendon and company. The last time the Angels made the playoffs was in 2014. Angels Owner Arturo (Arte) Moreno, who spends more money than the U.S. Congress, would love nothing more than to be in the postseason. Arte is a good guy. Ay Caramba!
AL Central -- Chicago White Sox
The Minnesota Twins have a scary lineup and a good pitching staff, but the Chicago White Sox this season are built not only to win this division but to go all the way to the World Series. This will not be a tight race, the White Sox by plenty. Last year they won the division by 13 games over Cleveland. There is a team now named the Guardians in Cleveland. They just signed José Ramírez, maybe one of the most underrated players in the game. He finally got paid, a multi-year $124 million contract. But this is LaRussa's division. We're related to each other, Tony and I, and were born on exactly the same day, month and year, about 200 miles apart, Havana-Tampa, and not the cigars! This year is like the old Sinatra classic, "My Kind of Town, Chicago!"
AL East -- Winner: Toronto Blue Jays
The Blue Jays might be the team to watch and you cannot close your eyes when you see this team play. They are fun personified. Hard to have more fun than to watch this lineup, their solid pitching and the athleticism is by far the class of this division. They're young talented stars with some experience and they are going to compete in this always the most watched division in baseball. The Tampa Bay Rays will be there and the Boston Red Sox could compete all the way into September as they have Alex Cora, at 46-years-old one of the most intelligent and accomplished managers in the game. The Yankees always find a way, but they will not win the division. They wanted Frankie Montás of the A's and they still might get him, if they are in the race in July-August. If the Yankees win it, that is a surprise. You might get your passport ready, right now, for the postseason because you are not going to the Bronx, you are going to Canada.
NL West -- Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers should win this division again with 100-plus wins. Games in the 2021 MLB season were initially played with limited capacity before being gradually increased to full capacity over the course of the season. Dodger Stadium will be rocking again this year with between 3 to 3.5 million or more in attendance. That's a lot of Dodger Dogs. Further south the Bob Melvin Padres will survive a month or so without injured mega-star Fernando Tatís Jr, but they do not have the depth on their roster, like the Dodgers. It is a must for Tatís to come back healthy and stay healthy all season long. I like the Giants rotation, and even though they lost Kevin Gausman, they picked up Carlos Rodon, and if he can stay healthy, he will help. Their offense is not as good on paper compared to LA or SD. The Giants could have signed Khris Bryant, but he signed with the thin-air Rockies in Colorado. They open the season with their third-baseman, veteran Evan Longoria, on the injured list. Attention Giants fans; do not forget there are more opportunities for a wild card spot this year. But it will be tougher this year to "Beat LA."
NL Central -- St Louis Cardinals
For some reason I like the St. Louis Cardinals, maybe it is because they have the greatest of all baseball uniforms. The reunion between good friends and future Hall of Famers, Yadier Molina and Albert Pujols, might be all the inspiration they need, in a city personally I consider the best, bar-none, for baseball and fans in this country. One of the very best organizations in the game, the Cards always manage to make it interesting. History has it they have won the most World Series in the National League, with eleven, and only the Yankees with 27, have won more in the same city among all teams in history.
NL East -- New York Mets
Do we have enough drama in New York? Never! And this season will have more drama as veteran skipper Buck Showalter takes control as the first year manager of the Metropolitanos. The World Champion Atlanta Braves lost their heart and soul, the great first baseman Freddy Freeman, who was one of the most popular players ever in Atlanta since Larry "Chipper" Jones. They gained the A's Matt Olson, so they did not lose much power there. The Bravos won 88 games last year and won the World Series. I see the Mets ascending and like the improved Philadelphia Phillies, so it could be a three-team race. When everything is right, the Mets might have the best trio of starters in the game, #1 Jacob DeGrom, #2 Matt Scherzer and #3 Chris Bassitt. Whatever happens, I still Love New York. I lived there after my U.S. Army service and there is no city like it.
To expedite things, let's go by the playoffs and land in the World Series.
Adiós muchachos.
League Champion: AL: Toronto Blue Jays, NL: Los Angeles Dodgers. World Series Champion: Toronto Blue Jays
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Amaury Pi-Gonzalez is the lead Spanish play-by-play talent for the Oakland A's heard on flagship station 1010 KIQI San Francisco LeGrande and does News and Commentary at http://www.sportsradioservice.com. For earlier articles by
Amaury Pi-Gonzalez published in Sports Today, click HERE.
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Publisher: Christopher Weills
Marketing Director: Robert Moselle
Director of Sales: Ann Cooke
Staff Photographers: Jeff Bayer, Alex Ho, Ed Jay, Ron Sellers, Darren Yamashita, Rich Yee. Kenny Karst (retired).
Contributors: Steve Chain, Harvey Cohen, Andy Dolich, Pete Elman, Rob Flammia, Bruce Macgowan, Robert Moselle, Dave Newhouse, Howard Pearlstein, Amaury Pi-Gonzalez, T. Buff, Shelia Young
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Thairo Estrada’s home run on Opening Day tied the score in the bottom of the ninth inning and sent fans into jubilation. The G-Men would end up winners in 10 innings, 6-5. Photo by Rich Yee |
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Why does everybody stand up and sing:
“Take Me Out To The Ballgame”
when they’re already there?
-- Larry Anderson
former Major League Baseball pitcher
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Letters to the Editor
Jim Nantz World: Golf Groupie
In Jim Nantz World there is only one golfer. TIGER WOODS (rinse and repeat 10 x). We get it -- Tiger's comeback was a great story. (Ironic how such a great golfer never learned to drive.)
But I digress. Obviously Jimbo has an unhealthy obsession with Tiger, so much so that he ignored every other player in the Masters, and
48 Official World Golf Ranking’s top-50 players teed it up!
Jon Rahm -- the No. 1 ranked player in the world didn't make the cut --isn't that a story. What happened? Wasn't it worth a mention? Brooks Koepka, of Grand Slam stardom and success -- missed the cut! Jordan Spieth won it in 2015, didn't make the cut. Xander Schauffele --
won Olympic gold, didn't make the cut. The infamous Bryson DeChambeau shot an 80 on Friday and missed the cut. So did all the stories behind these popular figures! Phil Mickelson did not play -- never mentioned. Why not? Too sensitive?
No disrespect to Scheffler, Rory, Smith, or Lowry, but they did not Win, Place or Show in this Masters, and their names will not be remembered. Their individual and collective sagas and triumphs had no place in Jim Nantz World, where there was only room for one special golfer's return. Rinse and repeat.
Robert Moselle
Monterey, CA
Lawrence Fan Tribute
During the recap of the Celebration of Lawrence Fan’s Life, the writer innocently omitted the name of the very last scheduled speaker, Mark Purdy, a sports columnist for the San Jose Mercury News for 32 years.
Near the end of his talk Purdy suggested that we all thank Fan for his undying support, promotion and love of everything about Spartan Athletics with an overdue and well deserved standing ovation. It lasted for about 30 seconds and it was emotional as well as the cherry on top of the Fan Cake.
Brilliant move by Mark!
Anonymous
San Jose, CA
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Contents
Columns
Hardly Trivial by T. Buff
Games
Oakland Roots 2 vs San Diego Loyal 2
San Jose Earthquakes 2, Nashville SC 2
Features & Commentary
2022 Season and My Predictions, by Amaury Pi-Gonzalez
Celebrating Major League Baseball!, by Andy Dolich
My Memories of Run, TMC, by Pete Elman
Sports Haiku ©️ -- Golden State Warriors Wordle
Organizations
Golden State Warriors
Oakland A's
San Francisco Giants
San Jose State Spartans
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
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London loves the Warriors!
The Golden State Warriors were supported by San Francisco mayor London Breed as she raised the Warriors flag in a ceremony on Friday with W's legend Adonal Foyle (in Warriors jacket) as Dub Nation commences the race to another NBA World Championship.
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Giants Manager Gabe Kapler Chats Goals,
Travel, Tattoos & More
Giants Manager Gabe Kapler sits down with Giants Multimedia Producer, Amy Gutierrez to discuss his goals for the 2022 season, how he spent the offseason traveling around Europe, the meaning behind his new hand tattoo and more.
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A's Community Ticket Program
Are you a part of a nonprofit, school, military organization, or community group? If so, you are eligible to receive complimentary tickets to 2022 regular season home games through the A's Community Ticket Program! The program is in partnership with the Commissioner's Community Initiative and MLB Players Give Back Program. Bay Area and Northern California groups can apply for tickets using the online application below.
The A's support thousands of organizations annually through various donation programs. Organizations looking for additional resources can learn more by visiting the A's Community Toolbox at visit athletics.com/donations.
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Baseball in the movies -- Gary Cooper as Lou Gehrig. "Today, I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the Earth." |
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Celebrating Major League Baseball!
By Andy Dolich
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Major League baseball is back after an offseason that was about as
off as off could be. Isn’t it time to look at the bright side of the game? There is a massive opportunity available to the minds that run Major League baseball. All they have to do is follow this simple formula.
Baseball has the longest and richest storytelling history of any sport. Baseball has the largest inventory of games captured by multiple forms of media: feature films, highlights, bloopers, magazines, books, poems, songs, animations, comics, baseball cards, anime, musicals, theater, comedy routines, heroes, heels and Hall of Famers of any sport.
The vast MLB storehouse of content cuts across all media distribution channels today and will continue to grow through future digital innovation.
MLB has failed to organize these powerful message-carrying platforms to strategically market the sport on a local, regional, national and global basis to the multiple demographics that love Major League Baseball and all forms of the game from Tee-Ball to Super Senior leagues.
What did MLB create for their 100th or 150th Anniversaries? Did they maximize the 100th anniversary of the Negro Leagues. Put those efforts up against the multiplicity of ways the NFL celebrated their 100th Anniversary and the NBA are rolled out for their 75th season.
Clearly the “Field of Dreams” game was a hit but what else have we seen in the last few years from MLB that has resonated from coast to coast?
When is the last time you’ve seen a national advertising campaign featuring a current MLB star?
Why not create the ultimate multi-platform, A-Z smile inducing, jaw dropping, change like a kaleidoscope, happy and at times confounding visual history of baseball. From Abner Doubleday to Outer Space and Beyond!
This media product could be innovatively packaged to maximize fan engagement and sponsor value. This fast paced, high energy, happy, interactive platform can fit into any time frame from a minute to an hour.
Here’s an example from the past that can be easily updated.
Identify a group of thought leaders that have a deep institutional knowledge of the business of baseball, marketing and media. They could maximize the opportunity of creating a multi-media vision that can be marketed to millions of baseball fans at every level re- energizing their love of the game.
It can be easily updated and customized every week, month or season and positioned to focus on special events on the baseball calendar.
Let’s begin to Play Ball.
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Andy Dolich has over five decades of leadership in the sports industry, including executive positions in the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, pro soccer and lacrosse. Presently Dolich is EVP of the Fan Controlled Football (FCF) and teaches sports business at Stanford's School of Continuing Studies. Dolich is also co-author of: 20 Secrets to Success for NCAA Student-Athletes Who Won't Go Pro and co-author of LOL, Loss of Logo,
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Caption from The San Francisco Examiner: "Pete Elman and his wife, Lisa, celebrate after learning he had the winning entry in The Examiner's Name the Warriors' Trio contest." |
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My
Memories Of
Run TMC
by Pete Elman
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In December 1990, the old San Francisco Examiner, which was combined with the San Francisco Chronicle on Sundays, sponsored a "Name the Warriors Trio" contest.
That exciting threesome of Chris Mullin, Mitch Richmond and Tim Hardaway was the league's highest-scoring trio in the NBA that season. And this week Hardaway will join his teammates in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
Under Hall of Fame coach Don Nelson, the Warriors played a fast-paced, high-scoring, run-and-gun style; it was prototypical “small-ball.” They averaged 116 points a game, but the problem was they gave up the same amount, often more.
When I opened my Sunday paper that cool morning in December many years ago and saw the contest and it caught my eye. I was—and still am—a huge Warrior fan, and have been since 1974 when I moved to the Bay Area.
The nickname came to me immediately; I thought a name based on their initials might work, and flashed on Chris Mullin's Brooklyn roots and how he loved the seminal rappers Run DMC, who hailed from Queens. Hence "Run TMC" was born.
I had a gut feeling the players would go for it. Sure enough, a couple of weeks later I got the call. The Examiner sent a photographer to my house, and they wrote a piece in the paper. Needless to say I was thrilled.
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One of three prizes Elman received, a poster featuring Hardaway, Richmond and Mullin
I received three prizes as my reward: a basketball signed by the team and coach Nelson that I have never dribbled; a full-size poster of the three players looking tough, hanging out in front of a wall in a gritty Oakland cityscape, and tickets to a very unmemorable game against the Denver Nuggets.
I had no idea that 31 years down the road the name would be still alive and kicking. I do remember that a while back the Boston Globe wrote that the trio had "probably the best nickname" ever. Having gone to college in Boston, it was especially gratifying to hear that.
It is incredible to think that those guys only played two years together; in those two seasons, the Warriors were actually below .500, with a cumulative record of 81–83. They never finished higher than fourth place in the Pacific Division, and won one of two playoff series.
Mitch Richmond was traded to Sacramento for Billy Owens on November 1, 1991. "I'd never make that trade again," Nelson said later. But just this past week Tim Hardaway, when asked by a radio host if Nellie ever regretted or apologized for the trade, he laughed and said, “Not yet.” Either way, that was the premature demise of Run TMC.
The Warriors were abysmal for 15 years after that, only to get off the deck when Baron Davis, Jason Richardson, Stephen Jackson, Matt Barnes and Monta Ellis delivered momentary thrills with the “We Believe” teams of 2006-08.
Now here it is, another 15 years down the road, and the once laughing stock of the NBA, who back in the day were often described as “the worst franchise in pro sports,” has become an iconic multi-billion dollar brand known the world over—and three-time champs, no less. Who would have thought?
I think the nickname Run TMC has lasted because of the wonderful memories fans have of those three iconic players and the sheer, unselfish joy with which they played. The current Warriors under Steve Kerr, now in his eighth year, have been described as a “team that plays with joy.” Things sometimes do come full circle.
And with the playoffs now here they must look within themselves and channel that joy. Perhaps a trip down memory lane to the fun-filled days of Run TMC just might provide that spark. I, for one, believe.
Pete Elman
Oakland, CA
April 18, 2022
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Elman also received a basketball signed by Richmond, Hardaway and Mullin which has never been dribbled |
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From 2000-2011 Elman wrote a column for the Oakland Athletics Fan Coalition and covered sports for the Bay Area News Group. In 2013 he penned an acclaimed children's book and recently co-authored a book on unsung minority athletes entitled In the Shadow of Obscurity; Toiling in a Reluctant Society. He is currently teaching 13 courses on popular music and sports at Bay Area colleges. For earlier articles by Elman published in Sports Today, click HERE.
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Autograph Success --
Mitch Richmond!
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Mitch Richmond from an autograph session in San Mateo at Hillsdale Mall, with daughter Monica -- Robert Moselle |
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Autograph Stories Invited |
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a personal sports moment with our readers.
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Hardly Trivial by T. Buff |
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The Golden Gate Warriors could end up playing the Dallas Mavericks in the playoffs.
What is the origin of the Dallas Mavericks name?
(See answer below...)
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Tina Estrada Remains in Charge of
Women's Soccer Program
SAN JOSE, Calif. – San José State's Tina Estrada served as the interim head coach for the women's soccer team for the past two months and now that interim tag has been removed by Director of Athletics Jeff Konya, it was announced. Estrada has spent the last four seasons on the sidelines for the Spartans, most recently as associate head coach.
"We are thankful that Tina has agreed to lead our women's soccer program," said Konya. "The women's soccer team has been one of the top teams in the Mountain West during her time here and we look forward to her guiding the Spartans to more success in the upcoming fall season."
"I could not be more excited to take on the responsibility as the head coach for the San José State soccer program," said Estrada. "I want to thank Jeff Konya, and the committee for trusting me to lead the program. I also want to thank Lauren Hanson, Erin Chastain, and Jerry Smith for their guidance and leadership to prepare me for this role. I love this program. We have a talented group and I look forward to continuing its success and taking it to the next level."
#SpartanUp
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Haiku: A traditional Japanese haiku is a three-line poem with seventeen syllables, written in a 5/7/5 syllable count. Sports Today! has expanded Haikus to embrace our readership and invites you to submit your own. Top entries will be published!
Thank you for your many entries!
WARRIORS WORDLE OF THE DAY ©️
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS
As the WARRIORS head into the Playoffs, their TEAM chemistry and personality are unique compared to other contenders for the crown. While we all know of
Steph, Klay, Draymond, Looney and All-Star Andrew Wiggins, the JTAs, the GP2s and other spark plugs, rebounders and shooters are the straws that stir
the drinks. This HAIKU is an invitation to enjoy the entire complement of players* who will perform, under the orchestral baton of coach Steve Kerr, Golden State's
rendition of "Strength in Numbers."
*Honorable Haiku Mention: Chris Chiozza, Point Guard
5-7-5 must be observed. Apologies. You are most worthy.
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Porter Payton Poole
Kuminga Bjelica
Lee Juan Moody Ig
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Contributed by Robert Moselle, Esq.
Executive Director, Center for Continuing Education
As noted in the USG's own Haiku below, we invite entries for
"Best Sports Haiku." The winner will be published!
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Where The Bay Comes To Play! |
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San Jose Earthquakes 2
Nashville SC 2
Saturday, April 16
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San Jose forward Jeremy Ebobisse scores his second goal of the game to help the Earthquakes salvage a 2-2 tie against Nashville SC at PayPal Park on Saturday, April 16. Caption and photo by Darren Yamashita.
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Oakland Roots SC 2
San Diego Loyal 2
Wednesday, April 13
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With hands on head and exclaiming to himself, “How did I miss this!,” Tarek Morad (#6) watches his header glide within a few feet of the goal, as the Oakland Roots hosted San Diego Loyal at Laney College on Wednesday, April 13 in Oakland, CA. Caption and photo by Ron Sellers.
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Watching the ball roll away, the Roots Charlie Dennis (#12) is looking for the call from being pushed down early in the first half.
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Taking to the field at halftime, the Oakland Spiders of the American Ultimate Disc League (AUDL), showcased their skills and demonstrated what Ultimate frisbee is all about and what can be expected in the upcoming season. Games will be played at Oakland Tech High School in Oakland with the first game scheduled for Saturday, May 7 at 6 p.m. Caption and photo by Ron Sellers.
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Winding up for the bicycle kick, Grant Stoneman (#5) of the Loyals places the ball between two Roots defenders, Edgardo Rito (#72) and Jesus Enriquez (#11), and catches goaltender Benny Diaz (#1) drifting the other way to score, taking the lead 2-1 in the 90th minute. Caption and photo by Ron Sellers.
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Getting a clean boot on the ball and sending it in for a score, the Roots Juan Carlos Azocar (#18) ties the match at 1-1 with just minutes remaining.
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With a header in the extra time after regulation, Ottar Magnus Karlsson (#22) ties the score at 2-2 at game's end. To view a match photo album, visit our Facebook Page and be sure to LIKE us or visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net.
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WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca |
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Tickets now live and available
for all premium 2022 events at
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
MONTEREY, Calif., April 15, 2022 – The biggest and most exciting race season in the history of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca is right around the corner, and tickets for all events are now available by clicking here.
New in 2022, WeatherTech Raceway is proud to partner with Tix Inc. as the official ticket provider of the race track. Tix is a state-of-the-art, cloud-based ticketing system that features online seat selection and electronic ticketing to benefit the customer’s experience. It provides a customer-facing ticket sales page and makes it easy to buy tickets on any mobile device.
“Tix is thrilled to have been selected as the ticketing provider for WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca,” said Robert Edmison, president of Tix, Inc. “We look forward to improving the fan experience with our user-friendly state of the art ticketing services for this world-renowned race track.”
In addition to a variety of available ticket packages – including family and season passes – camping is also on sale for all major 2022 events. Please visit the website here or call the Ticket and Accommodations specialists at 831.242.8200 to purchase both.
- Come bask in the Central California sunshine, get some fresh air and enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere at a world-renowned race track. What’s new at WeatherTech Raceway in 2022:A revamped kid’s zone featuring a carnival atmosphere and new rides, including the Mind Winder and Tubs of Fun. A bounce house will also be onsite, joining the Ferris Wheel and Go-Kart track. The kid’s zone will be available during the IMSA, MotoAmerica and INDYCAR events, as well as at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion.
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The addition of the Legends Club will provide another luxury VIP experience for race fans who gather in Monterey from around the world. It pays tribute to the all-time greats who once raced on the famed WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca track. The décor includes images of Wayne Rainey, Mario Andretti, Bobby Rahal and more. Catering will be provided by Gina Phinny, proprietor of the Baja Cantina and Turn 12, two of race fans’ favorite Peninsula restaurants.
- An expanded, reimagined Marketplace will feature food vendors, wine tasting, exotic car displays, horseless carriage club – with vehicles from pre-1916 – and much more.
- There are several exciting food and drink options in the Paddock in 2022. The new El Jefe Lounge, operated by RS Management Group, will bring an upscale lounge atmosphere into the Paddock Plaza. Located next to the Raceway Store, the Lounge will feature a variety of drinks – including delicious margaritas – shaded seating, picnic tables and games such as cornhole. The Silverstone Tavern, presented by Peter Blackwell’s local English Ales brewery, offers many different beer options. The Tavern will be located on the east side of the Newman Building, along the fence line between Turns 3 and 4.
The Trans Am Speedfest features America’s muscle, including Mustangs, Camaros and Challengers competing against European-based Audi and Mercedes-AMG for racing honors on Monterey County’s iconic race course. Supporting the modern-day racing is a full grid of the original Historic Trans Am racers of the past that made the series so dominating.
The Hagerty Cars & Caffeine event on April 23 is open to all Classic, Vintage, Exotic, Vintage Motorcycles, and Collectible Cars of interest. Each $75 Car Show registration includes two weekend passes (Saturday/Sunday), VIP Parking and Touring laps in your show car.
IMSA, America’s premier sports car series, brings its top classes – Daytona Prototype international, Le Mans Prototype 2, GTD PRO and GT Daytona – to Monterey. The whole family can explore the paddock, see race cars and their drivers up close with the open Grid Walk, and more.
The Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey, featuring the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, will bring all the pomp and circumstance as the Sept. 9-11 Season Finale will crown the series champion. With its international driver lineup, WeatherTech Raceway is the place to be to see drivers from around the world compete for the championship. Concluding the 2022 season is the Velocity Invitational, Oct. 14-16 (TBC), that combines historic race cars with a relaxing lifestyle experience.
About WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca
WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca is a world-renowned 2.238-mile traditional road course that was built in 1957 and was known at the time as Laguna Seca Raceway. WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca is owned by the County of Monterey and operated by A&D Narigi Consulting, LLC.
The 2022 premier event schedule begins with the Trans Am Speedfest April 22-24, followed by the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship featuring the Hyundai Monterey Sports Car Championship April 29 - May 1, the GEICO Motorcycle MotoAmerica Superbike Speedfest July 8-10 (TBC), the AHRMA Classic Motofest of Monterey July 15-17, the Monterey Pre-Reunion August 13-14, the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion August 17-20, and the Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey featuring the NTT INDYCAR SERIES September 9-11. Concluding the 2022 season is the Velocity Invitational, October 14-16 (TBC).
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Hardly Trivial Answer by T. Buff |
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Dallas Mavericks
The team's name comes from the 1957-1962
TV western called Maverick. James Garner, who played the title role in the show, was a member of the original ownership group of the Mavericks.
The SF/Bay Area's Jason Kidd is the current Mavs' head coach.
Go Celtics!
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Weekly Bay Area
Sports Calendar
Monday, April 18, through
Sunday, April 24, 2022
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Monday, April 18
Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets 7 p.m.
San Francisco Giants @ New York Mets, 4:10 p.m.
Oakland A's vs Baltimore Orioles, 6:40 p.m., Opening Day
Bay Area Panthers vs. Bismarck Bucks, 6:05 p.m.
Tuesday, April 19
San Francisco Giants @ New York Mets, 4:10 p.m.
Oakland A's vs Baltimore Orioles, 6:40 p.m.
San Jose Sharks vs. Columbus Blue Jackets, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 20
San Francisco Giants @ New York Mets, 4:10 p.m.
Oakland A's vs Baltimore Orioles, 6:40 p.m.
Thursday, April 21
Golden State Warriors @ Denver Nuggets, 7 p.m.
San Francisco Giants @ New York Mets, 10:10 a.m.
Oakland A's vs Baltimore Orioles, 12:37 p.m.
San Jose Sharks vs. St. Louis Blue, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, April 22
San Francisco Giants @ Washington Nationals, 4:15 p.m.
Oakland A's vs. Texas Rangers, 6:40 p.m.
Saturday, April 23
San Francisco Giants @ Washington Nationals, 10:05 a.m.
Oakland A's vs. Texas Rangers, 1:07 p.m.
San Jose Sharks vs. Chicago Blackhawks, 5 p.m.
San Jose Earthquakes vs. Seattle Sounders FC, 7 p.m.
Oakland Roots SC @ El Paso Locomotive, 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 24
Golden State Warriors @ Denver Nuggets, 12:30 p.m.
San Francisco Giants @ Washington Nationals, 10:35 a.m.
Oakland A's vs. Texas Rangers, 1:07 p.m.
San Jose Sharks @ Vegas Golden Knights, 7 p.m.
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Under the ultra-skilled leadership of Cal graduate Ricky Liu, a team of talented Cal students assembled the elegant Ultimate Sports Guide website for your readers. Ricky's team included Natalie Leung, Yafei Liang and Kasey Woo. Visit www.ultimatesportsguide.net
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Navigating a career in any business is highly complex, especially in the world of sports and entertainment. Knowing how to separate the logo on your business card from your personal identity is a valuable skill for creating your own career path. Building a career in the sports industry is easier said than done, especially since the business is extremely addictive. Cool corporate logos and titles should never control your true sense of self; your name on the card is much more important! Welcome to the world of LOL, or “Loss of Logo.”
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The New York Yankees are the greatest dynasty, not only in baseball but in all of sports. The Yankees, in fact, embody a series of dynasties, from Ruth-Gehrig through Jeter-Rivera. But the absolute greatest Yankees were the 1949-1953 pinstripers, winners of an unprecedented five consecutive World Series. The Yankee Way, Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa writes in the book's forward, is “full of Yankee winning keys, star-studded competitions, and insights about one of baseball's historically fascinating periods.” Key contributors to this dynasty, including Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Yogi Berra, Billy Martin, Phil Rizzuto, and manager Casey Stengel, are remembered by their teammate, Charlie Silvera, catcher and co-author.
Dave Newhouse was an award-winning sportswriter/columnist for the Oakland Tribune before his retirement. He has continued his work as an author and The Yankee Way is his eighteenth book. He lives with his wife, Patsy, an artist, in Oakland, CA.
ISBN 978-1-937943-60-8 – 196 pages – $24.95
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Mr. Moselle is now lending his extensive editorial experience and marketing savvy to the publication.
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